Giraffe+ Kudu

Description and Details
Country:	Mozambique	Original, reversible, signed giraffe and kudu batik by Carlitos. When back lit it shows like stained glass. Being handcrafted no two tapestries, however similar, are identical.= The artist created an original and unique design (in wax) then dipped and dried the batik repeatedly in the sun, until achieving the desired effect. The hot = wax holds and resists as the dyes are brushed or dipped onto the piece of cot= ton material (fabric). Batik is an ancient art using colorful dyes and hot wax that has been embraced by many artists throughout Africa. The vibrant e= arth tones, abstract rendition of the cape buffalo giraffe and kudu often sells for more than $15 in USA art galleries and specialty home décor stores. T= he beautiful, completely reversible, batik sealed with wax portrays the gira= ffe drinking water in its most vulnerable position to attack by predators. Th= e kudu is alert serving the horizon for signs of any threat from predators allow= ing the giraffe to slack its thirst in peace. Animals are known to co-operate tac= itly in the wild. Created and signed by a very talented member of the Shangaan Tribe who originally came from far eastern southern Africa, mainly present day Mozambique, South Africa, and Swaziland. Peruse and scrutinize the su= perb artistry. Cotton canva= s: medium to thick 100% African cotton is used for the canvas. Décor uses:<= /span> Beautiful wall decorations framed or unframed in singles or as a collage = of several batiks. The batik is of= fered unframed so that the purchaser may choose how best to display it, choosing the sty= le and color to match an existing décor and theme. It shows best when light = is allowed to illuminate it from behind on a clear glass or similar backing, however, it shows equally well on a backing or as a wall hanging. The bat= ik will add to your marine, African, or ethnic collection or décor. Visitors will notice the vibrant colors especially if backlit and before long you’ll be engaged in a stimulating conversation about the batik when you can tell t= hem how you support the unemployed and AIDS-impacted communities in Africa at Kwaze-Kwasa [USA] Inc. Gift:= the batik makes an interesting and different gift suitable for any occasi= on or celebration; a smart choice for that ‘hard-to-buy for’ or ‘who-has-everything’ person. Print this description to accompany the gift= to the recipient. They will be thrilled to know the gift they received came = to them by you generously supporting a good cause. Care: Wipe with slightly damp cloth to remove dust. Do not machine wash. Folds or creases in the batik are easily straightened by overlaying with clear paper and applying a low heat iron.= This is the description of the artwork in our possession. Thus, data should be accura= te and *what you see in the photograph/s is what you get. Satisfaction guaranteed! Should you be dissatisfied for any reason whatsoever, the pro= duct may be swapped for a similar or any other product of similar or lesser va= lue.
Region:	Maputo<= /o:p>
Artist:	Carlitos (si= gned CAR)
Date:	2007
Type:	Batik
Medium:	Cotton Canva= s
Original:	Wall Tapestr= y
Style:	9x9” Series<= o:p>
Theme:	Giraffe and = Kudu

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Actual Dimensions and Data
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inches=	<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times= New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:#990000'>9 x8⅛<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times= New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:Arial;color:#990000;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold'>=
millimeters<= /p>	<= span style=3D'font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times= New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman";color:black;mso-themecolor:text1'>= 225 x 204
Weight [Mass]<= /p>	0= .4 oz [11 g]= <= /p>
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